Filipino banana fritters (maruya)
A popular street food in the Philippines, maruya consists of slices of very ripe saba bananas dipped in batter, fried until golden and crisp, then tossed in sugar.
Sweets
Whether you serve them after a meal or between meals, sweet dishes are crowd pleasers. Among my favorites in this list include baklava, dark chocolate truffles and crepes.
Polvoron
Adapted from the Spanish shortbread of the same name, Filipino polvoron is a no-bake sweet shaped by pressing toasted flour, powdered milk, sugar and melted butter into a …
Microwave chocolate mug cake
When you're craving cake but it's too hot to turn on the oven, microwave chocolate mug cake is the solution. No mixing bowls required. Baking time is two and a half …
Almond jelly with peaches, cherries and blueberries
Inspired by the ubiquitous almond jelly served in Chinese restaurants, I added color and textural contrast to the otherwise snow white dessert by adding peaches, cherries …
Dark chocolate truffles
Christmas on your mind? Valentine's Day? Here's an idea. A confectionary traditionally made with chocolate ganache, homemade dark chocolate truffles make a lovely gift …
Carrot cake
Bursting with nuts and fruit, who'd think that a cake made with a vegetable can taste so good? Our carrot cake's cream cheese frosting comes smothered with toasted …
Confetti cupcakes
Cupcakes with multi-colored specks inside that look like confetti had been thrown in with total abandon. The confetti consists of nonpareils (or “sprinkles”).